Coulee Project Claims Vast Concrete Totals
A Spokane Chamber of Commerce bulletin estimates that Grand Coulee's High Dam would use eight dollars per cubic yard of concrete, forming a 4 foot thick by foot wide ring around the world at the equator and a shaft 100 feet square and 46 miles high, illustrating the scale of the federal Columbia River project near Spokane.
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Coulee
Columbia River
Manles
Spokane
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
The Detective and the Rooftop Escape
Off duty detective George Mayen witnesses a woman crawl along a ledge from next door, then discovers the builder Crashaw robbed and wounded by a wall safe theft. Martin aids the fleeing thief while his own past gambling haul haunts him as the case unfolds.
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Dees
George Mayen
Martin
Harry Crashaw
Crashaw
Jackson
Chashaw
Martio
Velvet hostess gowns dazzle with velvet colorways and chic details
A fashion spread showcases velvet hostess gowns emphasizing home entertaining style. White velvet with chiffon-lined sleeves, red ombre accents, gold and silver girdles appear beside tailored velvet shirtswaists and peasant waist silhouettes. Bold color contrasts and quilted textures highlight the season’s velvet trend.
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Western Newspaper Union
Dress Accessories Follow Up Closely Ensemble Idea
Cospel of Parla presents ensembles featuring a handbag and a tie sport jacket in matching supple brown kid leather with heavy square buttons. A second set shows a handbag and gloves in two brown tones, fastened by clips of plastic and gold metal, or by the wearer's initial.
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Cospel
Parla
Beach outfits steal the show in town dressmaking
Dressmakers focus on beach ensembles replacing town and country styles. Madame Georgette Renal showcases a white linen beach suit with a sailor print blouse, red and blue caps, a sun shade jacket, red wooden sandals, and blue canvas bands.
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Georgette Renal
New Shoe Styles Introduce Navy Suede and Velvet Heels
The fashion page highlights navy blue suede and high throat pumps returning to favor. New colors include deep wine red and dark green with kid heels. Town wear features beige antelope slippers with buttoned sides and patent leather piping details.
Evening gowns in beige and gray dominate runways
The newest evening gowns feature the tones beige and gray in delicate shades. Fabrics include satin chiffon and satin. The article highlights elegant palettes and refined textures for formal wear.
Veiled Sequins in Blue Crepe Fashion Display
A fashion note describes sequins softened by a chiffon veil over a dari blue crepe ensemble. The look emphasizes subtle glow over loud shine and showcases a graceful afternoon styling choice.
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Lelong
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